What is the average apartment size in Farmingdale?

The average size for a Farmingdale, NY apartment is 793 square feet, but this number varies greatly depending on unit type, with cheap and luxury alternatives for houses and apartments alike. Studio apartments are the smallest and most affordable, 1-bedroom apartments are closer to the average, while 2-bedroom apartments and 3-bedroom apartments offer a more generous square footage.

What is the average rent in Farmingdale?

As of Sep / 2025, the average rent in Farmingdale is $2,878 per month, a 0.13% increase from last year’s average of $2,874.

What is the average apartment size in Farmingdale?

The typical apartment in Farmingdale offers about 793 sq. ft. square feet of living space, though actual sizes vary depending on layout and amenities.

Farmingdale, NY Rental Market Trends

Q: What's the typical rent budget in Farmingdale?

The typical rent budget in Farmingdale ranges from $2,501 to $3,000 per month, with 48% of rentals in this range.

Q: Do most people rent or own in Farmingdale?

In Farmingdale, 30% of households rent while 70% own their homes, based on the latest U.S. Census data.

Last updated: October 19, 2025 | Source: RentCafe Market Analysis, Yardi Matrix, U.S. Census Bureau

Highlights

The average rent for an apartment in Farmingdale is $2,878, a 0.13% increase compared to the previous year, when the average rent was $2,874.

One-bedroom apartments provide 665 square feet for $2,645, balancing privacy and affordability.

Two-beedroom units at $3,168 offer 957 square feet, perfect for roommates or small families.

Average rent in Farmingdale, NY

Last updated: October 19, 2025

	Average Rent	Average Apartment Size
All Rentals	$2,878	793 sq. ft.
Studio	n/a	n/a
1 Bed	$2,645	665 sq. ft.
2 Beds	$3,168	957 sq. ft.
3 Beds	n/a	n/a

Farmingdale, NY rent trends

Rental prices in Farmingdale, NY have increased by 0.13% over the past year. The average rent moved from $2,874 to $2,878.

What's the typical rent budget in Farmingdale, NY?

The largest share of rentals in Farmingdale, NY (48%) fall between $2,501-$3,000 per month. This suggests that most people succesfully find suitable apartments within this price.

Do most people rent or own in Farmingdale, NY?

1,067 or 30% of the households in Farmingdale, NY are renter-occupied while 2,462 or 70% are owner-occupied.

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How Farmingdale Compares to Other Cities

City	Average Rent
Farmingdale	$2,878
New York City	$5,333
Manhattan	$5,706
Brooklyn	$4,470
Hudson Valley	$2,588
Queens	$4,252
Buffalo	$1,401
Albany	$1,716
Ithaca	$2,351
Rochester	$1,518
Troy	$1,597
Amityville	$2,918
Lindenhurst, NY	$2,676
Bay Shore, NY	$2,399
Commack, NY	$3,214
Copiague, NY	$2,520
Garden City, NY	$4,734
Hempstead, NY	$2,605

Where this data comes from

The rental statistics on this page were compiled by RentCafe.com, a nationwide apartment search website trusted by millions of renters to find apartments and houses for rent throughout the U.S.

Rent prices, trends, and apartment sizes were calculated based on data from our sister company, Yardi Matrix, an apartment market intelligence solution that covers approximately 90% of the U.S. metro area population. The data includes comprehensive information on all Farmingdale apartment buildings with 50 or more units, totaling 23.5 million apartments across 181 U.S. markets.

Housing composition data was sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau, using the most recently available information by tenure.